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FD04 BFY

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

205,271 mi
Last recorded205,271 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 BFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 205,271 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 205,271 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on faulty switch (4.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 196,280 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 181,349 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 181,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 179,106 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jun 2019 179,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 175,872 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 175,872 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 175,862 miles

Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked in swept area (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

tank area has signs of a diesel leak

Pass 20 Jun 2017 172,043 miles

Front Washers only have one jet working on each side.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Around strut top. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Crack to the bottom of the windscreen to the nearside (behind tax disc holder) - does not affect drivers view.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Around strut top. (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 171,794 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Daytime running lights have been added to front bumper but emit a blue light. (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted Flexy is doubled up on itself and rubbing. (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Number plate holder complete with rear view camera obstructing the lamp. (1.1.C.1e)

Spare wheel insecure Loose in the back next to 3rd passenger seat. (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Front Washers only have one jet working on each side.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Around strut top. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Crack to the bottom of the windscreen to the nearside (behind tax disc holder) - does not affect drivers view.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Around strut top. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 166,393 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Fail 10 Nov 2016 166,393 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 30 Jun 2016 165,820 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 165,818 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 144,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 127,107 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 116,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 116,272 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 103,245 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 103,245 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 89,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 89,808 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 78,102 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 78,032 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2009 65,610 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 65,599 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 52,915 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2007 39,068 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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FD04 BFY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 110,099 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD04 BFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FD04 BFY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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